Photo Index - W. F. & John Barnes Co. - #3 Velocipede

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Manufactured/Badged by:
W. F. & John Barnes Co.
Rockford, IL.

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Lathe, Wood
Machine Size:	12 in swing, 3 ft center
Submitted By:	Ed Hobbs

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	#3 Velocipede
Date of Manufacturer:	ca 1890's
Serial Number:	2369
Last Updated	5/12/2011 11:54:43 AM

Comments:

The Barnes #3 lathe is perhaps the most decorated of all foot powered machinery with the pinstriping and painted designs on the wooden bed. Barnes began making the #3 about 1876 and made over 5500 until it was discontinued in the mid 1920's. Like most Barnes machinery, it evolved in the early years from a much lighter weight design using a round belt to the style shown in these pictures. Age, neglect and yes hard usage takes a toll on anything so most are in need of some TLC when found. What is pictured here is a fully restored #3. The colors and designs are based on paint runs and other examples. For additional informaiton on foot powered machinery, please visit www.footpoweredmachinery.com

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Comments: Front View
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Comments: View showing seat and pedals.
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Comments: Rear of lathe showing how seat is supported
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Comments: Close up of wooden bed
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Comments: Another bed shot
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Comments: Note gold highlighting and seat support
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